A few months ago two women met for the first time near Borough market. After a small amount of handmade show and tell (some fair isle mittens and a hand-knitted dress) some delicious tapas, the realisation that they had attended the same school and some increasingly excited chattering and note-making they hatched a handmade plan.
The women were Ros Badger and Emma Mitchell and their plan was to make a doll, little clothes, jewellery and accessories and auction her to raise money for Comic Relief. Over time the plan expanded - several dolls would be made and thrillingly, several more craftspeople and artists joined in.
This blog will tell the story of the handmade dolls, their fair isle dresses, little felted coats, tiny necklaces and tiaras, miniscule toys and, of course, the people who will make them. When they're finished the dolls will be auctioned on the official Red Nose Day ebay site. Lots and lots of fingers are crossed that they will help towards wonderful causes like this one.
Oooo! I DO like a good travel story. Looking forward to seeing what these girlies get up to.
ReplyDeleteSo exciting!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like fun! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like an exciting project!
ReplyDeleteOh, how fun!
ReplyDeletei am eager to read and see more from you talented gals!
What a wonderful exciting project! x Clever clever xox Penelope
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic project. Lovely design, too. Good luck! x G
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely project - I feel so excited at the lovely things that will come! Will be following eagerly...
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Maggie x
Wonderful project and I am delighted to have been asked to make their personalised carry bags in fact I cut out Maisie's this afternoon:)
ReplyDeleteI have just finished Masies bag have you seen it yet?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea, I shall follow this with interest. If I can contribute anything for Maisie, Mac, Blossom and Poppy I would happy to, please let me know.
ReplyDeletePenny (Planet Penny)
What a charming idea. I'll put a little post on at angels & urchins and let you know when it's live. :)
ReplyDeleteJealous! Of the cute dolls and the tapas. Love that tapas bar.
ReplyDeleteJust found you via Little Cotton Rabbits - what an excellent idea.
ReplyDeleteI can sew, knit, craft & crochet if you need any additional items.
I will watch with interest.
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ReplyDeleteDo you think one of your dolls would like a little (?pink & white?) crocheted granny square blanket to keep her warm in her new home? Or a patchwork one if you prefer or possibly one of each. If you let me know the size I'll get on with the job!
DeleteI understand if you're snowed under with offers & would prefer something else or to say no thanks!
You can email me if it's easier - I assume you can view my address.
Sue.
How can we make something for the dolls? Am happy to crochet a coat,jacket or jumper, hat or bag or or or? Measurements would be useful, to help us make something that fits? Can more of us join in? I joined in with the UK hyperbolic crochet reef and always fill a few Christmas boxes with gifts and crocheted scarf and hats...?In 1990 I lectured all day wearing a red nose and raised money from the bemused students...
ReplyDeleteI have asked this question too, MerrySusan (see above).
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